Beckman-Argyros Award to be Unveiled During Fifth Annual Macular Research Conference

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan. 23, 2013 - CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. --

What: The fifth annual conference of the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Initiative for Macular Research (BIMR) will be held January 24-26, 2013 and will commence with a private reception honoring  Ambassador George L. Argyros. The Beckman-Argyros Award in Vision Research will be unveiled at a special presentation following the reception.  The award was created to motivate, stimulate and inspire brilliant innovators from all scientific disciplines by recognizing and rewarding extraordinary scientific  advances in vision research. The esteemed group of invited researchers and clinicians along with industry thought leaders will learn complete details of the award during the event.

Who: Special guests will include distinguished members of The Irvine Company, Chapman University, Doheny Eye Institue and The Beckman Institute, along with:

-Stephen J. Ryan MD: President of Doheny Eye Institute

-Gavin S. Herbert: Founder of Allergan

-Ambassador George L. Argyros

When: January 24th, 2013, 5:30-9pm

Where: Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, 100 Academy, Irvine, CA 92617